What’s the current market cap for Nexstar Media Group stock?

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a market cap of $5.5bn as of June 10, 2026.

What is the P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock is 37.7 as of June 10, 2026.

Does Nexstar Media Group stock pay dividends?

Yes, the Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 10, 2026, the dividend rate is $7.44 and the yield is 4.14%. Nexstar Media Group has a payout ratio of 136.36% on a trailing twelve-month basis.

When is the next Nexstar Media Group dividend payment date?

The next Nexstar Media Group (NXST) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.

What is the beta indicator for Nexstar Media Group?

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a beta rating of 0.96. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.

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About Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets, reaching 220 million people. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. Assuming its merger with Tegna is affirmed Nexstar's station total would exceed 259 and reach 80% of the US population. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, the CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.

Ticker

$NXST

Sector

Communication

Primary listing

NASDAQ

Employees

Headquarters

Irving, United States

Website

www.nexstar.tv

NXST Metrics

BasicAdvanced

$5.5bn

37.70

$4.76

0.96

$7.44

4.14%

What the Analysts think about NXST

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Nexstar Media Group stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

US DOJ unconditionally cleared the $3.5 billion Tegna acquisition, granting early termination and concluding its antitrust review, thereby removing a major regulatory hurdle. (Bloomberg)

The Federal Communications Commission approved the $3.54 billion sale of Tegna to Nexstar despite objections from Democratic-led states, enabling the merger to close and expanding Nexstar’s station footprint to over 259 outlets. (Reuters)

Nexstar has started replacing local network newscast segments with content from its NewsNation cable channel across its affiliates, aiming to boost its own network’s viewership and advertising monetization. (Bloomberg)

A federal judge ordered Nexstar to pause integration of Tegna pending antitrust litigation brought by DirecTV and state attorneys general, delaying realization of merger synergies. (Bloomberg)

U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley extended a temporary restraining order halting Nexstar’s consolidation with Tegna, prolonging legal uncertainty and operational constraints. (Reuters)

Nexstar plans a $5.115 billion private notes offering to refinance bridge loans from the Tegna acquisition, adding to an existing $6.6 billion debt burden and raising its debt-to-equity ratio to 3.21, which heightens financial leverage risk. (Reuters)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 20 May 2026.

NXST Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses

QuarterlyAnnual

Q3 24

QoQ growth

Revenue

$37bn

-39.75%

Net income

$45bn

107.52%

Profit margin

37.65%

6.78%

NXST Earnings Performance

Company profitability

QuarterlyAnnual

Q4 23

Q1 24

Q2 24

Q3 24

Q4 24

Actual

$3.69

$2.85

$2.45

$2.42

Expected

$3.55

$2.61

$2.05

$2.31

$3.94

Surprise

3.94%

9.20%

19.51%

4.63%

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Bulls say / Bears say

US DOJ unconditionally cleared the $3.5 billion Tegna acquisition, granting early termination and concluding its antitrust review, thereby removing a major regulatory hurdle. (Bloomberg)

A federal judge ordered Nexstar to pause integration of Tegna pending antitrust litigation brought by DirecTV and state attorneys general, delaying realization of merger synergies. (Bloomberg)

U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley extended a temporary restraining order halting Nexstar’s consolidation with Tegna, prolonging legal uncertainty and operational constraints. (Reuters)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 20 May 2026.